HB 4097 allows large commercial and industrial customers (with at least 10-25 megawatts of peak demand) to generate and use their own electricity through private facilities, primarily for their own operations or closely related affiliated sites like corporate campuses or tenant spaces. It prohibits selling electricity as a separate commodity to the public, requiring that tenant electricity be included in rent or services (not billed per kilowatt-hour). The bill mandates registration with Arizona's Corporation Commission, including details on facility design and interconnection plans, and requires compliance with utility interconnection standards. It explicitly does not create a general retail electricity choice program or alter utility service territories.
SB 1689 clarifies the definition of "home equity revolving loan" in Arizona law as a loan secured by a consumer's primary residence with a maximum credit limit of $10,000, allowing borrowers to access funds through checks, drafts, or similar methods. This definition directly affects lenders who offer these specific loans by establishing clear parameters for their structure and operation. The bill does not create new restrictions or requirements but ensures consistent application of existing regulations to this loan type.
HB 2182 regulates how Arizona emergency medical technicians (EMTs) handle patient transport decisions. It prohibits EMTs from giving patients a medical diagnosis to encourage declining transport (unless requested) or advising against transport outside approved programs. EMTs must now clearly explain the health risks of not being transported. The bill also clarifies that informing patients of their right to decline transport is permitted, unless done to coerce them. These rules apply directly to EMTs and patients in Arizona's emergency medical services system.
HB 2269 repeals a tax deduction for gas and electric utilities in Arizona once state revenue loss from the deduction reaches $2.3 billion. It requires utilities claiming this deduction to report annual sales data, and the state department must calculate when the $2.3 billion threshold is met. If the threshold is projected to be reached within a year, the department must notify state leaders and set an expiration date for the deduction. Utilities must then notify customers 60 days before the deduction expires, including the new tax rate that will apply. This bill directly affects Arizona gas and electric utilities that currently claim the deduction under Section 42-5063(C)(3)(c).
HB 2250 requires health insurers in Arizona to honor prior authorizations for covered services granted by a previous insurer for at least 90 days when an enrollee switches health plans. This directly affects patients transitioning between insurance plans and their healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of approved treatments like habilitative services (e.g., physical therapy or mental health care) without immediate denial. The key mechanism mandates that insurers must accept prior authorizations from the previous insurer if the service is covered under the new plan and documentation is provided. This policy change prevents sudden coverage interruptions during plan changes, focusing on practical implementation rather than new benefits.
HB 2698 establishes a 12-member study committee to examine Arizona's existing rental assistance programs. The committee includes renters, housing developers, tenant advocates, property owners, state housing officials, and legislative leaders. It will review program eligibility, administration, coordination between agencies, and stakeholder input from 2026 through 2027. The committee must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2027, after which the committee dissolves. This bill creates a fact-finding body - no new assistance programs or funding are enacted.
HB 2675 requires Arizona constables to obtain certification from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) board to exercise peace officer authority, directly affecting all elected and appointed constables. The bill establishes the Constable Ethics Standards and Training Board to enforce conduct rules, mandate annual training (including 16 hours yearly plus initial basic training), and handle ethics complaints. It prohibits constables from owning private process-serving businesses or acting as private process servers outside official duties. These provisions aim to standardize constable training, oversight, and conduct while aligning their authority with state peace officer standards.
HB 2828 creates a state grant program to fund nurse home visitor services for low-income pregnant women and their children up to age two. The Arizona Department of Child Safety will award annual grants to eligible organizations (like nonprofits, tribal nations, or county agencies) that provide voluntary, evidence-based services including health screenings, parenting support, referrals to services, and job resources. Organizations must use federally vetted models proven to reduce child maltreatment and improve maternal/child health outcomes. The program requires grantees to track participant data and submit annual reports on service delivery, with $6 million allocated for fiscal 2026-2027.
HB 2433 requires Arizona insurers to offer the same Medicare supplement insurance plans to people under 65 with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or ALS as to those 65 and older. It prohibits charging higher premiums to these younger enrollees and creates a specific enrollment window (December 2, 2025-June 1, 2027) for them to apply. The bill applies to all Medicare supplement policies sold in Arizona, ensuring equal coverage access regardless of age for ESRD or ALS patients enrolled in Medicare.
This bill requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse independent pharmacies at actual cost for prescription drugs or devices, not below that cost. It mandates a minimum professional dispensing fee and creates a 7-business-day appeal process for pharmacies challenging low reimbursements. If a pharmacy wins an appeal, the PBM must adjust payments retroactively, apply the change to similar pharmacies, and allow rebilling. The law applies to new contracts entered after December 31, 2026.
HB 2292 adjusts Arizona's fire insurance tax rates, charging 0.66% for properties in cities/towns certified by the state fire marshal as using private fire companies (down from 2.2% for other areas). It directs 85% of the fire insurance tax revenue to local fire districts based on their firefighter composition (volunteer vs. paid), with the funds allocated to public safety retirement systems. Starting in fiscal year 2026-2027, $20 million annually from the total fire insurance tax will be distributed to a dedicated wildfire prevention authority fund. The bill affects insurers through revised tax reporting and payment schedules, and directly supports fire districts and wildfire prevention efforts.
HB 2904 declares Arizona's policy that the state must protect itself from drug cartels and federal border security failures, defining "drug cartel" to include human smuggling and fentanyl trafficking, and labeling border fentanyl trafficking a public health crisis. It states Arizona's laws should prioritize state sovereignty against "unlawful invasion" at the border (defined as cartel activities) and requires the state health department to address fentanyl-related overdose deaths. The bill does not create new funding, enforcement, or programs - it makes declaratory statements about policy and definitions. This is a procedural declaration, not a substantive law change.
